Menhir
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛnhɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Menhir is a noun meaning (archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.
Meaning
(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: orthostat
On the coast tree ferns and pandanus palms. Inland termite menhirs seventeen feet high.
[N]o time has passed since we lived in caves, grappled with fish at the reedy shore, buried our dead with a song, with red-ochre and pulled up our dolmens, temples and menhirs and standing stones to the glory of some indeterminate god or gods, […]
Word Forms
- menhirs
Synonyms for menhir
Depending on context, synonyms include orthostat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include megalith, tolmen, polylith, stela, dolmen, orthostat.
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